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İSMET PAŞA STADYUMU
Spectators: 7444 (Terracing: 5584, Seating: 1712, VIP seats: 148) Dark clouds were building up when the players entered the field. None of the them looked very eager to play. Şehzade Özsen started the match with the kick off. After 4 minutes, Giray Umurbay mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the KocaeLiSPoR and the Empire Of Adanus players grew even worse after the yellow card. After a rather tough play, KocaeLiSPoR's Giray Umurbay got a free kick in the 4th minute. Remzi Yılğıralp scored 0-1 in the 6th match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Deniz Çavlı, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. Empire Of Adanus's Emrah Kutal played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Rüknettin Ciray in the 9th minute of play. Şehzade Özsen sent away a hard shot on goal in the 11th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Remzi Yılğıralp sent away a hard shot on goal in the 12th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Şehzade Özsen in the 15th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Deniz Çavlı saved KocaeLiSPoR from getting behind. Empire Of Adanus's Emrah Kutal played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Rüknettin Ciray in the 16th minute of play. 23 minutes into the match, Empire Of Adanus's goalkeeper Emrah Kutal had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Aktaç Tandoruk. 25 minutes into the match, Rüknettin Ciray had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Emrah Kutal. Empire Of Adanus's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Rüknettin Ciray was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 1-1. Empire Of Adanus's Bahtiyar Adıgüzel got a good chance for a goal in the 31st minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. After 32 played minutes KocaeLiSPoR got a freekick which was hit by Bayındır Durak. Empire Of Adanus's attack was well implemented in the 34th minute, but when Şehzade Özsen was about to shoot he didn't get a good hit on the ball and it hit the crossbar and flew over. Goal Kick. When Remzi Yılğıralp came up free with the goalie in the 35th minute, the Empire Of Adanus fans jumped to their feet. But the shot missed the goal by a fraction of an inch, and the fans sat back down disappointed that Remzi Yılğıralp couldn't finish the play. Bahtiyar Adıgüzel recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 40th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. After a rather tough play, KocaeLiSPoR's Bayındır Durak got a free kick in the 41st minute. In the 42nd minute of the match Afşar Öksak sent off a long shot with destination to the right of the goalkeeper, but Deniz Çavlı skillfully saved the ball. 44 minutes into the match, Empire Of Adanus's goalkeeper Emrah Kutal had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Aktaç Tandoruk. Empire Of Adanus's Emrah Kutal played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Rüknettin Ciray in the 48th minute of play. The fans had the chance to grab some refreshments as the whistle went for half-time. The score stood at 1-1 after a close first half.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Rüknettin Ciray to make the kick off. Şehzade Özsen received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 55th minute. Deniz Çavlı tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. In the 56th minute, Bahtiyar Adıgüzel made a precise shot to the right of Deniz Çavlı. KocaeLiSPoR's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 1-2. 61 minutes into the match, KocaeLiSPoR's goalkeeper Deniz Çavlı had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Bahtiyar Adıgüzel. 68 minutes into the game, Bahtiyar Adıgüzel recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Deniz Çavlı. Bahtiyar Adıgüzel showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 1-3. Empire Of Adanus's Şehzade Özsen got a good chance for a goal in the 72nd minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. When Empire Of Adanus's Şehzade Özsen in the 76th minute got a chance for a shot 76th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye KocaeLiSPoR's goalie prevented a goal. Deniz Çavlı took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Şehzade Özsen, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Emrah Kutal made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Aktaç Tandoruk in the 82nd minute of play. 85 minutes into the game, Giray Umurbay cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 2-3. Emrah Kutal was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. Deniz Çavlı made an important save on a dangerous shot by Bahtiyar Adıgüzel in the 89th minute. Bahtiyar Adıgüzel received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 90th minute. Deniz Çavlı tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. KocaeLiSPoR's Deniz Çavlı proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 92nd minute of the match, managed to save KocaeLiSPoR from getting a goal against them. Empire Of Adanus's Emrah Kutal played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Aktaç Tandoruk in the 93rd minute of play. The Empire Of Adanus supporters could be heard counting down the last seconds of the match. They errupted in celebration when the whistle blew, knowing Empire Of Adanus would go home with victory in their luggage after a match that easily could have ended differently.